Chapter 74

EZRA

It was well past sunset. A young monk had visited us in the twilight hour, bringing fresh food and lighting the candles set in little alcoves along the walls of our room. Avery and I sat on the far side from where Hunter was still parked near the doorway. He'd curled on to his side, using his arm as a pillow. Even with his eyes closed, I didn't think he was asleep. I could see the tension in his body clear across the room.

Avery offered a piece of the green fruit she'd peeled and I took it. The thought of eating turned my stomach, but it was something to do, and I knew I'd probably feel better if I did eat. But honestly, I was more concerned with what was happening with John,

I kept trying to distract myself by making plans, but my thoughts just circled. What were we supposed to do now that we'd gotten John here? We still needed to head back to Tamner's village and meet up with the twins and Benji. And Hunter still needed to lear